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    Orpington

    Well the coop is coming along, now I guess it's time for the chicks. Because we're not allowed roosters (city ordinance) I'm looking for Buff Orpington breeder's in So. Calif for the hens.
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    Breeds

    I'm new to the chicken fun and am in the process of building my first coop. I'm trying to figure out the breed I want and am leaning towards Orpington and Barred Rock. Question: What is a bantam to a pullet and does each breed have them? And abbreviations are used such as OEG and OEGB. What are...
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    Coop & Run Design and Construction

    What is the better side of the pen for the coop as far as east and west. We freeze in the winter and get to 115 in summer. I would think the east would be better for the morning sun. Also, I read not to use the plastic corrugate for a roof cause it creates a sauna effect. Wouldn't composite...
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    Locked doors

    Well I've started building a coop, and one thing I noticed after looking at a lot of designs and photographs, is most everyone has a padlock of some kind on the doors. Is there a problem with chicken theives? I have to slide latches top and bottom, but is a lock something I need to put on my...
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